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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1877
Page
2
A collage of distant opinions paints a world scene with references to the East and West, Russia, Turkey, England, and Germany. Notes on teaching, matrimony, coal wealth, and a cheeky jab at Nantucket if one seeks quiet. Mars, Ignatieff, and Gortschukoff appear in the mixed musings.
The piece notes war talk with Mexico and warns of human cost, mentions Vanderbilt funding, praises Prof S E Brown of Rochester Theological Seminary, and laments Massachusetts pride while Newport draws visitors to its sea views and clam tastings, reflecting on national events and local sentiment.
The centennial program praised Vermont and the nation with poems by Mrs. Julia C. R. Dorr of Rutland and readings by Prof. Churchill of Andover. The Bennington encounter near Hoosic, N Y, showcased colonial militia valor against British regulars and highlighted General Stark's leadership in American history.
From Our Own Correspondent notes Jay Gould backing a merger to lower Western Union stock then buy out the company. Apollinaris water touted as safer than copper contaminated drinks amid rail punch fraud and street schemes. Also reports aid to the poor, a blind aid distribution, and a Brazilian diamond field fugitive girl intent on wealth.
A slate of varied items including a dry spell, katydids, summer brightness from Ferry Hill, and a Bristol Cornet Band performance. Local churches note sermons by Rev C B Perry and Rev William J Tuley. The fall term begins in one week, clambake announced near Luther's Corner.
The Rev H C Simith of New York will preach at the Advent Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening. Rev Dr H C Vincent of New York preached at First Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. The new steamer Estelle built for the Herreshoffs was towed to port on Monday. The town plans an excursion to Block Island on Friday aboard Canon icus. A carriage on the Ferry road toppled last Sunday with no injuries.
Amicus writes about Colonel Perry's Woodlawn Stock Farm in Sam Wallace's Monthly for August, highlighting notable features and significance in this town.
A fragment notes the summer heat is intense with days described as boiling in sweetened water. The observer remarks on persistently hot conditions without relief, highlighting suffocating air and heavy atmosphere.
A large number of locals including the printer's devil visited Oak Buffs on Martha's Vineyard last Saturday. The party returned Monday morning, reportedly delighted with the excursion.
Early celebration at 7 am then morning prayer litany and sermon at 10 am Sunday school at 2 pm mission school at 4 pm evening service and address at mission at 4 pm evening prayer at 7 pm.
Sg Company FE of Twelfth R I Volunteers announces a Tuesday excursion from here to Rocky Point by railroad to Cedar Grove and then by steamer. The Twelfth R I Veterans hold their reunion on that day. Fare for the excursion is 5 cents.
Inmates of the Old Mews Home Providence were entertained at Silver Spring by invitation of proprietor Mr. Maxfield on Monday last with a first class share dinner. A large percentage of all moneys taken on the grounds were donated to the institution.
Westminster Lodge I C O F of Providence visited United Brothers Lodge on Bradford Street last Tuesday evening. Short speeches and social conversation were followed by a collation at Mr G A Arnold's Hopestreet ice cream rooms. Visitors departed just before midnight and reported an enjoyable time.
Robert N. Church of Central Market on Hope Street near Rogers Free Library boasts a full range of fresh and salted meats, vegetables, fruit, and canned goods with a specialty in high quality poultry. Orders for young geese or other fowl are filled promptly and at fair prices.
Tomorrow the Congregational Church will host Rev. E G Selden from Manchester N H in exchange with Rev J P Lane who plans to return from vacation to lead the Communion lecture Friday at 7 p.m. Last week a soaked woman on State street, named Bridget from Warren, was found drunk and cared for by a passing policeman before being sent on her way.
A drunken man, turning a corner at High and Bradford near the Congregational Church, toppled a baby carriage containing a child, dumping the infant on the concrete to a crying crowd of onlookers and sympathizers.
A note at the Phoenix office records 140 freemen who voted for presidential electors in 1828, showing Jackson 79 and Adams 61. It notes only seven of the voters remain alive. Funeral of Patrick H Fay from St Mary’s Church reported with Bristol Light Infantry escort and St Mary’s T A Society, burial at Catholic Cemetery Warren. The escort returned by 4 pm rail line.
Friday evening a man named Quirk assaulted his wife and family. He drew a knife on Deputy Sheriff Bosworth during arrest but was subdued and jailed. In Justice Court Monday he was convicted and fined ten dollars plus costs, then committed for lack of funds.
Col George F Usher was buried from St Michael's Church last Monday at 11 am. Pallbearers from the parish carried the coffin from Hope Street to the church, where Rev Lock led the service. Afterward a long procession of carriages conveyed relatives and friends to Juniper Hall Cemetery for burial. A second piece laments the start of the school year and emphasizes parental responsibility in childrearing and education.
Last Sunday afternoon a carryall on Brad ford street capsized while turning. Three ladies had just seated themselves. one woman received facial scratches, others uninjured. The top broke off, crowds gathered, horse and running gear saved by a passerby. The vehicle belonged to Mr. Wm. E. Chadwick.
In 1846 the brig Rio found a burned timbers raft bearing a statue of a Scottish Highland Chief. Repaired to resemble an Indian chief, it was donated to King Philip Fire Engine Co. and now sits at the hall foot of State Street. The origin remains partly unknown despite newspaper notices.
Postmaster Pearce received a Pension Office inquiry requesting names and current post office addresses of Polly Brown’s descendants. Brown, widow of William Ingraham Intoro, private in the Revolutionary War, applied for a pension in 1837 and sent her family Bible to the Pension Office via agent the late Hon. Nathaniel Bullock. The Bible is now to be returned to the family after forty years.
Attention is invited to the advertisement in another column of Mr. Lemuel G Carpenter who tunes regulates and repairs piano fortes. He has six years experience with Chickering & Sons Boston and brings strong recommendations. Orders may be left at the Paanix printing office.
By direction of the Vestry the Minute records the death of George F. Usher senior warden of St. Michael's Church. The Vestry expresses sorrow at the loss to the parish and community and extends sympathy to his family. Dated Bristol August 20 1877 signed Epwamp Bannet Clerk of the Vestry.
The September Appletons Journal features Charles River and Eton College articles, a Tyrol piece, and a frontispiece for The Last Banquet. It also presents A Struggle set on the Alsatian border, a new By Celia's Arbor novel, Welsh name notes, Tom Chester's Romance, Old Play-Bills gossip, Charles Kingsley school paper, and Constance Fenimore Woolson poetry.
Dr Patwen of Westerly Rhode Island endorses Hunt's Remedy as highly effective for dropsy and kidney disorders. The ad claims cures for all kidney bladder and urinary diseases. It also recommends Glenn's Sulphur Soap for skin blemishes and Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye available from druggists.
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